June 26, 2026
Local Life
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Drinks with Dems April 28: April 28, Tuesday, 5 – 7 p.m. - Drinks with Dems! - Casual conversation at Company Distilling, 34 Hiles St., Lynchburg (on the square).
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The Art of the Trees – 2026 Arbor Day Celebration April 24: The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center, in collaboration with the Tullahoma Tree Board and the Arts Council of Tullahoma, has announced “The Art of Trees,” a juried art exhibition celebrating Arbor Day 2026. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 24, at the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center at 6 p.m., and it will feature tree-related artwork from local and regional artists
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SCHRA meets April 16: The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will meet at 10:30 a.m. on April 16, 2026, at the South Central Human Resource Agency Central Office in Fayetteville.
Melynor Fraker earns C. Wright Pinson Award
Melynor (Noi) Fraker, director of Rehabilitation Services and Wound Care at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (VTHH), takes pride in her work, but most importantly, in her team.
Volunteer Week set for April 19-26
United Way of South Central Tennessee is hosting a week-long initiative called Volunteer Week, presented by Volunteer Bank, on Sunday, April 19th through Saturday, April 25th. This event takes place alongside National Volunteer Week and celebrates the connection and impact that volunteers bring to our local community.
Safe at Home protects against abusers
With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans of the ‘Safe at Home’ program, a life-saving program offered through his office. The ‘Safe at Home’ Address Confidentiality Program and ‘Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking’ continue to provide resources throughout the year to protect victims of sexual assault.
The square will be cookin’ in April
April 25 will see the Inaugural “It’s Still Chili” Cook-Off in Lynchburg, an event sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS). There will be four categories, Traditional Red, Homestyle with Jack, Kid’s Cook, and Squires Only. Prize money will be awarded the top winners in each category. The event is set to debut along with the 30th annual Spring in the Hollow.
Novelist visits Miss Mary Bobo’s
USA Today best-selling author Tamera Alexander was a recent visitor to Lynchburg, where she stopped at Miss Mary Bobo’s and told staff about her most recent work, In These Hills. The book is a historical fiction piece, and is set in 1905 Lynchburg.
Historical Society hosts Ryan French
The Moore County Historical and Genealogical Society hosted Ryan French for their March meeting. French is Executive Director and CEO of South Central Tennessee Tourist Association (SCTTA), and covers 13 counties. He works within the counties to attract tourists to all areas of that region. French has received several awards for his work in tourism, including Director of the Year, and 3 Purple Iris Awards in 3 years.
Oak Barrel Half Marathon this Saturday
The Oak Barrel Half Marathon is coming this Saturday as over 1,700 runners get loosened up for the annual race.